Principal, SOC Detection Engineer - LPL Financial : Job Details

Principal, SOC Detection Engineer

LPL Financial

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-05T01:23:55Z

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LPL Financial is seeking a Principal, SOC Detection Engineer focusing on enhancing security event detection and response. This position is a hands-on technical position and will report to VP, Security Operations Center. The role should have firsthand experience supporting Security Operations Center and hands on experience working with security operations, security engineering, cloud platforms, IT infrastructure. The candidate should possess excellent leadership qualities in using solid judgement with decision making and a high level of technical acumen across Information Security domains. In this role, the Principal SOC Detection Engineer will contribute to a team that will address alignment of Use Cases and detection coverage across various Cyber Security platforms. The position demands a strong background in Cybersecurity tools, hands-on programming skills, and the ability to analyze, design, and develop new solutions quickly. The candidate will also need to evangelize and envision new proof of concepts, implementation strategies, and integrations. A combination of technical skills, security knowledge, and strong problem-solving abilities is essential for success in this position. Responsibilities include designing, building, and refining systems and processes used to detect malicious or unauthorized activities automatically; developing and maintaining detection rules and alerts; designing and implementing detection use-cases and workflows for security operations center; collaborating with cross functional teams to design and improve security processes; analyzing security logs and systems for anomalies; conducting threat hunting activities; identifying detection coverage gaps; implementing data models and standards; investigating incidents; monitoring and troubleshooting automated security systems; creating and maintaining detailed runbooks and procedures; collaborating with Security Analysts to tune and enhance cybersecurity solutions; training and mentoring junior security team members; and continuously evaluating and improving security detection use cases. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security or technology related field; 7+ years of related experience in information security, specifically hands on experience working in a 24x7 Security Operations Center; 5+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM platform threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration solutions, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Endpoint Detection Solutions, DLP and other network and endpoint monitoring tools; proficiency in security frameworks such as MITRE. Core competencies include strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Preferences include relevant technical and security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC certificates.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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